Medical Malpractice Associate Attorney

Our client, a medical malpractice defense firm in Atlanta, is seeking an experienced civil litigator to join their team. You will manage an active caseload from intake through resolution, partnering closely with partners, nurses, paralegals, and staff. Ideal candidates bring strong defense-side experience, excellent writing and advocacy skills, and the ability to drive matters forward with autonomy.Key Responsibilities:-Ethically, responsibly, and autonomously manage day-to-day case operations with minimal supervision; escalate material issues to partners as appropriate.-Track and manage case deadlines (including answers, discovery, motions, and court-ordered schedules).-Draft and finalize pleadings and discovery (answers, discovery requests and responses, disclosures, productions, deposition summaries, and motion practice).-Oversee and coordinate nurse, paralegal, and secretary staff to ensure clear task delegation and timely execution.-Attend and cover depositions; prepare detailed deposition reports and case assessments.-Coordinate and conduct calls with expert witnesses; assist with expert strategy and preparation.-Review and analyze medical records; collaborate with nurses and paralegals to organize expert packets and case materials.-Prepare for trial, including pretrial filings, exhibit and witness preparation, and trial notebooks; attend and participate in trial.-Meet billable expectations: 1,950 hours per year (162.5 hours per month).Required Qualifications:-Attorney - Civil Litigation (Defense): Minimum 3 years of civil litigation experience on the defense side.-Active and in-good-standing Georgia Bar License.-Proven experience drafting pleadings, managing discovery, taking/defending depositions, and handling court appearances.-Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage a high-volume docket with strong attention to detail and deadlines.-Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.Preferred Qualifications:-2–4+ years of medical malpractice and/or civil litigation defense experience.-Prior trial preparation and courtroom experience (state and/or federal).-Experience working with expert witnesses and medical record analysis (assisted by their nurses).In this role you will gain meaningful, hands-on litigation experience with supportive partner mentorship. This is an opportunity to own your caseload and contribute to strategy in a collaborative defense team.About Zerega Consulting:Zerega Consulting is a woman-owned and managed legal recruiting and consulting company. Founded in 2003, their boutique search firm caters to attorneys at all levels from managing partners to associates throughout the United States.Want to view thousands of open positions nationwide? Download our free Attorney Jobs App exclusively for attorneys: https://attorneyjobs.page.link/installApp. Available in both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.